The Philippine Star - October 19, 2024

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October 19, 2024

PNP readies ops vs 'guerrilla' POGOs

With the disintegration of Philippine offshore gaming operators, the Philippine National Police (PNP) is gearing up for operations against guerrilla-type POGOs in the country.

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More dangerous maneuvers by China vessels

Another case of \"dangerous maneuvers\" by a China Coast Guard (CCG) ship was reported off Palawan on Wednesday, targeting two patrol vessels of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG).

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Duterte to attend quad comm hearing if invited

If invited, former president Rodrigo Duterte will attend the House of Representatives quad committee hearings on extrajudicial killings.

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Israeli forces kill Hamas chief in Gaza

Israeli forces in Gaza killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, a chief architect of last year's attack on Israel that sparked the war, the military said on Thursday.

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Marcos lauds step toward reconciliation with Robredo

Calling it a \"step towards political reconciliation,\" President Marcos said he was happy to meet former vice president Leni Robredo in Sorsogon on Thursday.

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BBM doesn't know how to be president – Sara

VP threatens to dig up FM's remains, toss them into WPS

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DOJ vows: EJK probe won't spare Duterte

The government's investigation on cold cases of extrajudicial killings (EJKs) will spare no one -- not even former president Rodrigo Duterte, whose so-called war on drugs led to the deaths of thousands of drug suspects.

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Law addressing learning gaps passed

To address learning gaps especially among the poor, President Marcos signed a law yesterday offering free tutorial sessions to basic education students in critical subjects, including reading and mathematics.

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UN lauds Phl's hosting of international disaster event

The Philippines has set a new benchmark in hosting international disaster events after the country hosted the 2024 Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR) at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City, according to the United Nations.

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Pump prices to go down

Pump prices of petroleum products are poised to go down by as much as P1.15 per liter next week, following four straight weeks of hikes.

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Gov't to help Pinoy designers go global

President Marcos assured Filipino designers on Friday of the government's support for them to conquer the international market.

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Ex-DepEd official slammed for school building commissions

Surigao del Sur second district Rep. Johnny Pimentel has accused a former official of the Department of Education (DepEd) of soliciting commissions in the agency's school building programs.

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Law addressing learning gaps passed

To address learning gaps especially among the poor, President Marcos signed a law yesterday offering free tutorial sessions to basic education students in critical subjects, including reading and mathematics.

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156 party-list groups to be included in ballot

A total of 156 party-list groups have been approved for inclusion in the official ballot for the midterm elections next year, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced yesterday.

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Strut with elegance, grow with culture

NakakaLocal hosts its first fashion show

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BI nabs Korean 'gambling lord,' Western sex offenders

Three foreigners, including suspected sex offenders and a \"gambling lord,\" were nabbed in separate operations by the Bureau of Immigration (BI).

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Manibela won't join PUV modernization

Transport group Manibela has rejected the government's peace offering and will not join the modernization program despite the consolidation extension until next month.

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PhlPost resumes registration for postal ID

The Philippine Postal Corp. (PhlPost) has resumed the issuance of the postal identification card or postal ID.

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MMDA to let go of 'minor violations' during holidays

In anticipation of the expected heavy vehicular traffic in Metro Manila during the holiday season, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will focus on traffic management, which could mean letting go of \"minor violations.\"

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Metro's car counters help address 'world's worst traffic'

Perched on a flowerbox at a busy intersection in Metro Manila, Irna Lapriza's eyes jump from one car to the next, her fingers flying across manual tally counters as she logs each passing vehicle.

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Where's the mastermind?

EDITORIAL

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US citizen kidnapped in Zamboanga del Norte

Unidentified armed men kidnapped an American on Thursday in Sibuco town in Zamboanga del Norte, the police confirmed yesterday.

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Shellfish ban up in 8 areas

A shellfish ban is being implemented in eight areas in the country amid the presence of toxic red tide or paralytic shellfish poison, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) said yesterday.

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Kerwin's supporter shot dead

A supporter of controversial mayoralty candidate Kerwin Espinosa was gunned down in Barangay Tinag-an in Albuera, Leyte last Tuesday.

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‘Refine ASF vaccination protocol to fast-track rollout’

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. yesterday ordered the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) to refine its protocol in the vaccination against African swine fever to expedite the rollout of ASF vaccines and address the continued spread of the virus in the country.

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1,100 mpox deaths recorded across Africa

The number of mpox-related deaths in Africa has reached 1,100, the head of the continent's top public health agency said on Thursday, warning of the continuing threat of cross-border contamination and a lack of rapid test kits.

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NoKor's Kim calls South Korea a foreign, hostile country

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said South Korea is a foreign and hostile nation, state media KCNA reported yesterday, with photos showing Kim conferring with high-ranking soldiers and poring over a map labeled \"Seoul\" at a command post.

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King Charles arrives in Australia for landmark tour

King Charles III touched down in Australia yesterday, embarking on the most strenuous foreign trip since his life-changing cancer diagnosis eight months ago.

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Harris woos undecided voters; Trump riles critics over Ukraine

Kamala Harris rallied supporters in the swing state of Wisconsin on Thursday while Donald Trump stirred controversy with criticism of embattled ally Ukraine, as the rivals vied for the remaining undecided voters in a deadlocked US presidential election.

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Sinwar killing spurs Gaza hostage hopes, fears

The killing on Thursday of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar spurred renewed calls for the release of scores of Israelis held hostage by the Palestinian militant group in Gaza.

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TikTok, Facebook approve ads with US election disinformation – study

TikTok and Facebook approved advertisements containing blatant US election falsehoods just weeks ahead of the vote, a watchdog investigation revealed Thursday, calling into question the tech platforms' policies to detect harmful disinformation.

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Sinwar killing spurs Gaza hostage hopes,fears

The killing on Thursday of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar spurred renewed calls for the release of scores of Israelis held hostage by the Palestinian militant group in Gaza.

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Taiwan: Defense of sovereignty 'will not change'

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te insisted yesterday that the island's determination to defend its sovereignty \"will not change,\" as he praised troops and coast guard personnel for their response to China's latest military drills.

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Standhardinger, Dyip in talks

Terrafirma center-forward Christian Standhardinger is in the middle of talks with Dyip management regarding his future in the PBA and what to do next when his contract expires on Dec. 31 is still up in the air.

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Kawit opens door to EVO Run

The EVO City Front Act Run fires off tomorrow in Kawit, Cavite, setting the stage for an exciting preview of next month's much-anticipated Rock 'n' Roll Manila Running Series.

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Cardinals break Knights defense

Mapua found a way to neutralize Letran's full-court press as it hammered out an emphatic 86-78 victory yesterday and stayed at No. 2 in NCAA Season 100 at the Filoil EcoOil Arena.

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Proud and Filipino

The sneaker industry is extremely competitive. Foreign brands have staked a claim on the higher end of the sports consumer market. Roughly four decades ago, local brands made a run at their chunk of the spectrum, boldly appearing on the broadcasts of the PBA games. Sadly, those brands are now defunct, and have been relegated to collector's items in the dustbins of history.

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Team Asia in control

Filipino Carlo Biado gave Team Europe a grim reminder of how powerful Team Asia is Thursday night when he teamed up with Singaporean Aloysius Yapp in bringing down Eklent Kaci and Jason Shaw, 5-3, that gave the former a 9-3 lead in the inaugural Asia Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.

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Alcaraz 'little bit sad' beating Nadal

Rafael Nadal admitted his fitness level was well off the tour's top players after falling Thursday in straight sets to fellow Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz, who described the exhibition match as \"a little bit sad.\"

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TNT MARCHES INTO FINALS

Back to the Last Dance and ready to take on their final challenger to the PBA Governors' Cup crown.

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Dodgers take huge 3-1 lead over Mets

The Los Angeles Dodgers grabbed a 3-1 lead over the New York Mets in the National League Championship Series with a 10-2 blowout triumph as Shohei Ohtani homered and scored four times while Mookie Betts drove in four runs on four hits, including a homer.

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Jaraula steals show in Iloilo

Reymon Jaraula stormed past his rivals early then fended off Angelo Que's late surge en route to closing-round 68 and a one-stroke victory in the ICTSI Bacolod Golf Challenge here on Friday.

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CSB catches bus to playoffs

St. Benilde took care of business against San Sebastian College-Recoletos, 25-19, 25-18, 25-20, to catch the last playoffs bus in the Shakey's Super League Collegiate Pre-Season Championship yesterday at Rizal Memorial Coliseum.

1 min

Inflation expected to hover at 2% level

FOR THE REST OF 2024 | Headline inflation is expected to remain stable and settle within the two percent level, at least for the last three months of the year, giving the central bank more room to continue its policy easing.

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Mitsubishi buying 6.5% stake in GCash for P18.4 B

Japanese multinational Mitsubishi Corp. is spending P18.4 billion to acquire a 6.5-percent stake in e-wallet giant GCash from conglomerate Ayala Corp.

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Stocks eke out modest gains on strong Q3 earnings

The local stock market has ended the week on a high note by halting its two-day slide, staying in the 7,400 level on optimism that companies would report higher profits in the third quarter.

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PEZA, PNOC to develop self-generating industrial park

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) and the Philippine National Oil Co. (PNOC) have teamed up to delve into the development of a self-generating industrial park (SGIP).

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A bad statement to make

A guy goes to the doctor, and the doctor tells him, \"I have some very bad news for you. I'm afraid that you're afflicted with a fatal and incurable disease.\" So, the guy asks, “Well, isn't there anything I can do, doc?\" \"Hmmm... maybe you should go to a spa and start taking daily mud baths,\" the doctor tells the patient. \"Mud baths? Will that help me, doc?\" \"Probably not... but at least you'll get used to being covered in dirt!\" Now, that obviously is a bad statement to make. The doctor in this story is either insensitive or seriously lacking in communication skills. But things like this happen so often in the workplace.

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RLC sells shares in REIT for P1.9 B

Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC) has raised P1.87 billion from the overnight block placement of its shares in its real estate investment trust (REIT) unit.

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Education beyond the classroom: Teachers learn fin lit lessons in session organized by BDO Foundation

A teacher's influence extends beyond the four walls of the classroom. Recognizing the role of teachers in guiding the youth, the Department of Education (DepEd) and BDO Foundation organized a financial literacy session for the benefit of 20 teachers from Naga, 20 teachers from Iriga, and 60 teachers and nonteaching personnel from Camarines Sur in commemoration of this year's National Teachers' Month. This was hosted by Schools Division Office - Camarines Sur.

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Maharlika, energy firms seek UAE investments

State-run Maharlika Investment Corp. and some of the country's energy companies joined the Philippine delegation to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to secure clean energy investments.

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PBCom shortens offer for first bond issuance

The Philippine Bank of Communications (PBCom) has cut short the offer period for its maiden bond issuance amid strong investor interest.

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Australia allocates P20 B for Phl dev't goals

The Australian government is providing P20 billion worth of funding assistance to the Philippines over the next five years to support the country's development goals.

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Alternergy eyeing REIT listing

Alternergy Holdings Corp. is consolidating its land assets with a recently acquired land holding firm, setting the stage for a potential real estate investment trust (REIT) listing.

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Viral misinformation

We were deeply saddened by the news that ABS-CBN Corp. had let go of around 100 employees, or about three percent of its workforce, due to declining ad revenues.

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RECOVERING OUR MEMORY OF THE SEA

I’ve often remarked, in academic conferences, about the glaring absence of the sea in our mainstream and modern literature, beyond serving as a decorative backdrop or romantic element.

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OF CHAMPAGNE, LAUGHTER AND LUXURY

Joel Rama Del Prado, alongside his wife Carla, celebrated his 50th birthday in grand fashion at Chef Alain Bistrot Brasserie, Taguig City where family and friends gathered for an unforgettable afternoon of joy and laughter.

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"'SHY' ARTHUR NERY FINDS CONFIDENCE THROUGH HIS FANS

Arthur Nery is now stepping into his own with more assurance and stage presence, thanks to his fans and personal growth as an artist. The R&B and soul singer-songwriter from Cagayan de Oro shares that his early days in the music industry were marked by self-doubt. However, as he met more people and performed at more gigs, Arthur learned to loosen up and adapt to the music scene. This new level of confidence will be on full display at his upcoming solo concert at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Oct. 25. This follows his sold-out show at the New Frontier Theater in 2022.

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Christopher Reeve's kids wanted to be 'honest, raw and vulnerable' in documentary 'Super/Man'

Christopher Reeve's children say they made a point to include all the complexities of their father's life — his strengths and weaknesses — in the new documentary \"Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story\" — because that's what he would have wanted.

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"'Completely devastated': One Direction members share heartbreaking statements on Liam Payne's death"

Former One Direction members poured their hearts out as they grieved the loss of their beloved \"brother\" and fellow bandmate Liam Payne.

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SHOWBIZ INDUSTRY RALLIES BEHIND KATHDEN'S ‘HELLO, LOVE, AGAIN'

LET'S FACE IT. WE MAY BE AT THE LAST FRONTIER of traditional entertainment and media, and it is crucial now more than ever to gather the troops and be one in pushing high quality entertainment and content by Filipinos to the world. With the ever-changing landscape of how audiences consume entertainment, we have to move as one. It is already beautiful to see the media juggernauts ABS-CBN via Star Cinema and GMA Pictures collaborate again with two of today's brightest stars — Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards — for the sequel to the massive box-office hit \"Hello, Love, Goodbye.\"

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Energy Development Corporation: Paving the way to climate resiliency through 24/7 renewable energy

Amid the very real, ongoing impact of climate change that the Philippines is subjected to, optimism shines through with the concerted efforts of both government and private sector toward climate action.

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"PH IS A LIGHTHOUSE TO THE WORLD"

The Philippines' disaster risk reduction efforts are lauded at the recently held Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction 2024

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DISASTER RISK REDUCTION COUNTDOWN AT 5 YEARS Is the world on track to meet the targets of the Sendai Framework?

United Nations member states have five years to meet all seven targets of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030. There is no cause for panic as, according to Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction Kamal Kishore, the world is making significant progress toward resiliency and reduction of global disaster mortality.

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